Teacher of IT/Computing

Sittingbourne

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Job Title: Teacher of IT/Computing
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: £120 - £250 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long-Term (Full-time/Part-time)

Are you passionate about technology and eager to inspire the next generation of digital innovators?

GSL Education are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of IT/Computing to join our team in Sittingbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity to empower students with essential digital skills and foster a love for computing in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

Role Overview:

As a Teacher of IT/Computing, you will deliver engaging and innovative lessons that cover a range of topics including programming, digital literacy, and computer science. You will play a key role in preparing students for a tech-driven future by nurturing problem-solving skills, creativity, and digital confidence.

About the School:

This large and thriving school located in Sittingbourne. The school is known for its welcoming atmosphere, where students of all backgrounds and abilities are supported to succeed and feel a strong sense of belonging. The school’s ethos is centred on the belief that young people are empowered through learning. It offers a broad and challenging curriculum, delivered through high-quality teaching that aims to inspire curiosity, confidence, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities of Teacher of IT/Computing:

Plan and deliver high-quality IT/Computing lessons across Key Stages.
Inspire students through hands-on projects, coding challenges, and real-world applications.
Monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Support extracurricular activities such as coding clubs, robotics, or digital media projects.
Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity and innovation.
Stay up to date with the latest developments in technology and education.
Requirements for Teacher of IT/Computing:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or equivalent qualifications.
Strong subject knowledge in IT, Computing, or Computer Science.
Experience in teaching or tutoring IT/Computing is highly desirable.
Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
A passion for digital education and student development.
Ability to provide a ten-year career history with references covering the last two years, including your most recent academic employment.
Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Supportive and inclusive working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.

Ready to shape the future through technology?
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